German automaker Mercedes Benz and auto supplier Robert Bosch LLC have agreed to pay a total of about $6 million to resolve a lawsuit over diesel advertising claims, the U.S. state of Arizona said on Friday.
The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen at the Odeonsplatz, in front of the Theatine Church, ahead of the Munich Motor Show IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 6, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photohave agreed to pay a total of about $6 million to resolve a lawsuit over diesel advertising claims, the U.S. state of Arizona said on Friday.
"Arizona demands truth in advertising to assist consumers in making the most informed decisions for themselves," he said. "With the settlement, the company takes another step toward resolution of various diesel proceedings... and avoids further costs of litigation and lengthy court actions," Mercedes Benz said in a statement.
In 2020, Mercedes Benz agreed to pay $2.2 billion to resolve a U.S. government diesel emissions cheating investigation and claims from 250,000 U.S. vehicle owners.
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